Zeke has been a distraction since he was drafted by the Cowboys

renny · Sep 2, 2019

Every since Zeke has been drafted by the Cowboys, he's been a distraction. I am a fan of every player the Cowboys select and supports them 100%. However, every team operates with a (pie) salary cap. Players have to understand that if they have too much of the pie there isn't much left for their teammates. So, as far as Zeke goes personally I feel he was made a very fair offer and hope the FO pull their offer and seek a trade. If Zeke does return without a new contract he will become a major distraction and would hurt team chemistry.

CT Dal Fan · Sep 2, 2019

I get what you are saying. But DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly told Stephen Jones during negotiations "the salary cap is a 'you' problem, not a 'me' problem."

Running backs have one shot at a big contract and this is Zeke's chance. The position he plays means his second deal- if there is one- will be a lot smaller.

Eanwen · Sep 2, 2019

A distraction to whom? I'm not convinced the players care that much.

glimmerman · Sep 2, 2019

This team always has a distraction and usually a talented player with trouble. Dez had problems Irving had problems Gregory had problems. Sometimes JJ brings it on the team. He goes for players with problems so he could get them cheap.

Elliot will not be cheap.

NorthwestDallas40 · Sep 2, 2019

https://cowboyszone.com/threads/zeke-greatest-cowboy-distraction-ever.438786/page-3#post-9381712

big dog cowboy · Sep 2, 2019

renny said:
If Zeke does return without a new contract he will become a major distraction and would hurt team chemistry.

JMO but he won't return without a new deal.

Vtwin · Sep 2, 2019

Eanwen said:
A distraction to whom? I'm not convinced the players care that much.

As long as the payroll department doesn't get distracted in getting those game checks out there is no distraction.

Jake · Sep 2, 2019

renny said:
Every since Zeke has been drafted by the Cowboys, he's been a distraction. I am a fan of every player the Cowboys select and supports them 100%. However, every team operates with a (pie) salary cap. Players have to understand that if they have too much of the pie there isn't much left for their teammates.

Players didn't ask for a salary cap. The owners wanted it, it's their job to manage it.

Irvin88_4life · Sep 2, 2019

CT Dal Fan said:
I get what you are saying. But DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly told Stephen Jones during negotiations "the salary cap is a 'you' problem, not a 'me' problem."

Running backs have one shot at a big contract and this is Zeke's chance. The position he plays means his second deal- if there is one- will be a lot smaller.

Lawrence also finished out his contract and agreed to be franchised with the understanding he wasn't going to sign a second franchise tender. Completely different than Zeke with 2 years left and no franchise tag

jsb357 · Sep 2, 2019

Even WHEN JJ signs him he’ll be sitting out again after Barkley’s contract is announced.

NEODOG · Sep 2, 2019

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Sep 2, 2019

Use to be Dak now Zeke is the new Al Capone.

PUSHfold · Sep 2, 2019

jsb357 said:
Even WHEN JJ signs him he’ll be sitting out again after Barkley’s contract is announced.

Probably...wouldn't surprise me...2 years earlier? Hell why not 5.

zrinkill · Sep 2, 2019

Oh good ........ someone had a stupid thought about Zeke ........ glad he started another thread about it.

TwoDeep3 · Sep 2, 2019

Irvin88_4life said:
Lawrence also finished out his contract and agreed to be franchised with the understanding he wasn't going to sign a second franchise tender. Completely different than Zeke with 2 years left and no franchise tag

This whine is getting old. Jerry and Stephen have the leverage. Always.

Except....

When they have assembled a team to win, and the running back will play out his first contract and then either get shoved aside, or offered chump change.

Zeke had the hammer at this precise moment. All the crying over the contract is pointless unless Jerry files a lawsuit against Zeke for failure to perform.

So obviously they play by different rules than you are me. No matter how emotional you are about this.

erod · Sep 2, 2019

Zeke will get paid.

And he'll eventually get suspended.

Probably more than once.

That's just the way it is.

kskboys · Sep 2, 2019

CT Dal Fan said:
I get what you are saying. But DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly told Stephen Jones during negotiations "the salary cap is a 'you' problem, not a 'me' problem."

Running backs have one shot at a big contract and this is Zeke's chance. The position he plays means his second deal- if there is one- will be a lot smaller.

What a selfish attitude. And you know what? It's also a team problem that everyone should consider.

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country · Sep 2, 2019

Let me know when Witten says, "I dropped that pass because I was distracted by Zeke's holdout."

When La'el Collins misses a block and blames it on Zeke's holdout.

Distraction retraction. These guys are professionals. Quit buying into the media's B.S.

jazzcat22 · Sep 2, 2019

Well boo hoo again.

T-RO · Sep 2, 2019

Eanwen said:
A distraction to whom? I'm not convinced the players care that much.

You don't think Dak & others are bothered when Zeke's guy says Dak will be a 'bum' with a new contract?

Zeke has been a distraction since he was drafted by the Cowboys

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